Registered Nurse Specialist

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of health care facilities using the established survey process.
• Evaluate facilities for state licensure and federal certification requirements, including Medicare/Medicaid participation.
• Document findings and complete written reports of survey results.
• Perform surveys independently, as a member of a team, or as a team leader.
• Complete the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test within the first 12 months of employment.
• Work regular hours and may be required to work weekends, holidays, or during emergencies, including travel to other locations to assist with disaster response.
• Maintain a good attendance record and report to work daily and on time.
• Adhere to continuing education requirements for geriatric care.
• Utilize computer equipment and software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, and smartphone technology.
• Possess the ability to lift weights up to 25 pounds and travel with or without accommodations.

• Registered Professional Nurse license in Florida, meeting Florida Statute 464 requirements.
• Minimum of two years of professional nursing experience.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, human anatomy and physiology, and state/federal survey requirements.
• Ability to compile, organize, and analyze data; develop and implement monitoring programs.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, including attentive listening and interview procedures.
• Proficiency with microcomputer equipment and software for data entry and retrieval.
• Physical capability to lift up to 25 pounds and ability to travel.

• Health insurance for individual and family coverage.
• Life insurance: $25,000 free policy with optional additional coverage.
• Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• State of Florida retirement options with employer contributions.
• Up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee.
• Up to 104 hours of annual sick leave.
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday per year.
• Opportunities for career advancement, tuition waivers, and student loan forgiveness (subject to eligibility).
• Training opportunities and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Shared Savings Program for select medical services and lower copays for prescription drugs.
• Health and wellness discounts.

• Successful completion of state and national criminal history checks, including FDLE, FBI, and local law enforcement screening.
• Compliance with Florida Administrative Code provisions for background checks.
• Notification of reasonable accommodation requests as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Drug‑free workplace policy and subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing.

• Eligible veterans receive preference for Career Service vacancies.
• Documentation of service, such as DD Form 214, must be submitted with each application.
• Veteran preference documentation requirements are governed by Florida statutes and administrative codes.

GRETTA FAULK, 561‑381‑5840